Spot gold rose 0.6% to $2,603.60 per ounce by 0608 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since November 18. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures were down 1.4% at $2,616.40.
Spot silver increased by 0.2% to $29.40 per ounce, platinum gained 0.5% to $923.94, and palladium rose 1.6% to $917.25.